Diamondbacks vs. Rockies Probable Starting Pitching Matchup – August 16, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on August 16, 2023 - Last Updated on September 25, 2024

The Arizona Diamondbacks (60-60) face the Colorado Rockies (46-74) in Denver at 3:10 PM ET on Wednesday. The Diamondbacks will look to Slade Cecconi versus the Rockies and Austin Gomber (9-9).

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Arizona vs. Colorado Pitcher Matchup Info

  • When: Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at 3:10 PM ET
  • Where: Coors Field in Denver, Colorado
  • How to Watch on TV: SNRM
  • Probable Pitchers: Cecconi – ARI (0-0, 2.84 ERA) vs Gomber – COL (9-9, 5.33 ERA)

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Diamondbacks vs. Rockies Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)

Cecconi Gomber
1 GS 24
0-0 W-L 9-9
2.84 ERA 5.33
6.1 IP 125
1 BB 36
3 SO 81

Diamondbacks Probable Starting Pitcher: Slade Cecconi

  • His last time out came out of the bullpen on Saturday when the right-hander tossed 1 2/3 scoreless innings against the San Diego Padres while giving up only one hit.
  • In two games this season, he has a 2.84 ERA and 4.3 strikeouts per nine innings, while opponents are hitting .217 against him.
  • Cecconi and his team failed to cover the spread in his only opportunity this season as a starter.
  • The only game started by Cecconi with a total this season hit the under.

Cecconi’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
vs. Padres Aug. 11 1.2 1 0 0 1 0
at Giants Aug. 2 4.2 4 2 2 2 1

Rockies Probable Starting Pitcher: Austin Gomber

  • The left-hander’s last start was on Saturday, when he tossed five innings while giving up two earned runs on eight hits in a matchup with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
  • The 29-year-old has pitched in 24 games this season with an ERA of 5.33 and 5.8 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .289.
  • In 24 starts this season, he’s earned 11 quality starts.
  • He has made 24 appearances and finished three of them without allowing an earned run.
  • The 29-year-old ranks 59th in ERA (5.33), 55th in WHIP (1.456), and 61st in K/9 (5.8) among qualified pitchers in the majors this year.
  • When Gomber starts, the Rockies have gone 15-9-0 against the spread.
  • Gomber has had 24 starts that sportsbooks set a total for this season, and nine of those outings hit the over.

Gomber’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
at Dodgers Aug. 11 5.0 8 2 2 2 1
at Cardinals Aug. 6 6.0 6 0 0 2 3
vs. Padres Jul. 31 6.0 6 2 2 5 2
at Nationals Jul. 25 6.0 6 1 0 4 0
vs. Astros Jul. 19 6.0 8 4 4 5 0

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